SEAL Legacy Foundation Announces Inaugural Night of Heroes Gala and Patriot Open Golf Event to Help Support Families of Fallen Heroes, October 2-3, 2022

    WASHINGTON, DC, August 30, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- United States Navy SEALs have been at the tip of the spear in the fight against terrorism for years. Deployments, inherently dangerous training, and combat have taken their toll on operators and their families. The SEAL Legacy Foundation, (SLF) is a 501(C)(3), nonprofit organization, provides support to families of wounded and fallen United States Navy SEALs, educational assistance for SEALs and their families, and other charitable causes benefiting the SEAL community. For the first time ever, the SEAL Legacy Foundation is coming to DC to expand their support of our nation's heroes by hosting the Nation's Capital Night of Heroes Gala and Patriot Open Golf Event on October 2nd and 3rd.

Rear Admiral Thomas C. Lynch (USN Ret.) is the Honorary Chairman of the Night of Heroes which will commence at 5 PM with a reception and silent auction at the Trump National Golf Club. Numerous SEAL Legacy Foundation special guests will be flying in to participate in the evening fireside chat and bourbon tasting as well as join the Patriot Golf Open at Potomac at Avenal Farm the following day. The Patriot Golf Open kicks off with a 10 AM breakfast followed by a Navy SEAL Demonstration and an 11:00 AM Shotgun Start. The event will conclude at 4 PM with a luncheon and awards party.

Commander Mark McGinnis, SLF Managing Director, stated, "We invite the GovCon community to join us. You don't have to play golf to support our mission, meet some heroes and have some fun. Visit our Night of Heroes & Patriot Golf Open page to explore sponsorship opportunities, today."

"The Navy SEALS represent the highest level of excellence and bravery and supporting Commander Mark McGinnis and the mission of the SEAL Legacy Foundation is truly an honor," stated GovConPay President and Host Committee Chairman Joe Young. "As GovCon specialists, we have the great pleasure to work with veterans and many Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOSB). We see it as an honor and our responsibility to be a meaningful partner in their success as business owners. We hope by aligning the success and growth of GovConPay with the SEAL Legacy Foundation, our clients and partners will also support its important mission."

The SEAL Legacy Foundation is the proud recipient of the prestigious Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency and 94% of all donations go directly to program support.

Programs Include:
-Gold Star and Surviving Family Support
-Home Base TBI Treatment
-Honored SEAL Legacy Scholarship Program
-SEAL Legacy Grants Program

By the Numbers:
-$12 Million in direct support awarded to SEALS and their families
-94% of all donations go directly to program support
-51 SEALS sent for life-saving treatment at the Home Base PTI/PTSD Program
-$2 Million in Honored SEAL Legacy College Scholarships awarded to 300 children of Navy SEALs

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